GREAT PLANES Aviastar elite Instruction Manual page 15

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5. Locate the plywood brushless motor mount, four 6-32
x 3/4" [19mm] machine screws, four #6 fl at washers and four
#6 lock washers. Slide a lock washer followed by a fl at washer
onto each screw. Apply a couple drops of thread locking
compound onto the threads of each screw. Note that there is
a notch on one side near the back of the mount. The notch
must point down to accommodate the nose gear wire. Install
the motor mount onto the fi rewall with the screws. Take care
not to cross-thread the screws. If it feels like a screw is going
in with resistance, back it out, ensure that it is going in straight
and try it again. Confi rm that all four screws are adequately
tightened against the mount.
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6. Install the motor onto the motor mount using four 6-32
x 3/4" [19mm] screws and four #6 fl at washers. Be sure to
apply some thread locking compound onto each screw. The
motor should be oriented such that the motor leads are on
the same side as the motor wire hole in the fi rewall.
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7. To improve the adhesion of the double-sided tape and
self-adhesive hook and loop material, mix up a small batch
of epoxy (1/4 oz of 6 or 30 minute epoxy is fi ne) and apply a
thin coating to the inside wall of the fuselage where the ESC
will be installed. With epoxy brush in hand, apply a layer to
the center areas of the battery tray as well. If you do not have
epoxy, you can substitute another product that will bond to
the wood and provide a glossy surface for the tape to stick to
(such as lacquer or CA glue without the use of accelerator).
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8. Feed the motor lead wires on the ESC along the side
of the battery tray and out the motor wire hole in the fi rewall.
Connect the three wires on the ESC to the motor wires. At
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